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Atheist Scout fights decision to boot him

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I'm an atheist and made Eagle Scout.

When will people understand being an atheist is really not that big a deal? Someone makes a claim about the existence of a diety, we don't find the proof sufficient, we go on with our lives. Most theists do the same thing with every other god and goddess.

It has nothing to do with being a good scout or following the 12 points of the scout law or the oath. I earned my Eagle scout by earning badges, leading, and my service project, regardless of whether I thought there was an Osiris, Odin, Zeus, or Yahweh.

"You need to have a recognition of a supreme being," said [council executive] Farmer. "We as the Boy Scouts do not define what that is, but you need to have a recognition."

What is the poor guy supposed to do? Pretend he believes in one?

B. H. Manners

Hello,

I am going to move this topic to Secular Lifestyle and Support.